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From the rich American Glass Artistry heritage, we offer this collectible, blue milk glass, bicentennial historical collector's plate made by Fenton with raised figure ringing the liberty bell. Issued January 1, 1976. Front reads: "1776-1976 Proclaim liberty throughout the land."
Back reads: "Number four in a series of four. Official United States of America Bicentennial Commemorative Project of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. Two centuries later this same proclamation still rings. The Liberty Bell with its simple inscription has become one of the most cherished and revered symbols of American freedom." A must for Fenton Collectors!

Good condition. No cracks, repairs or chips. Does have discoloration on the back from a wire hanger. Valued at $20, we offer our collectors plate for $10.00.

The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his brother John W. Fenton in an old glass factory building in Martins Ferry, Ohio. They began by painting decorations on glass blanks made by other glass manufacturers. Soon, being unable to get the glass they needed, they decided to produce their own glass. The first glass from the new Fenton factory in Williamstown, West Virginia, was made on January 2, 1907.

Frank L. Fenton's desire to develop new and unusual colors helped to keep Fenton in the forefront of the handmade art glass industry. During the years from 1905 to the 1920's, Fenton design was influenced by the artists at Tiffany and Steuben. In late 1907, Fenton introduced "Iridescent" glass. This glass, now known as "Carnival" glass, is a popular collectible today. During the 1930's and 1940's, Fenton produced practical items, such as mixing bowls and tableware to get through the depression and WWII shortages.